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Cost & Benefits

Oakland vs Parsons

Simple answer

You'd likely save $20 a month in Parsons.

Typical rent is $670 in Oakland and $650 in Parsons. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Oakland

Maryland

Typical rent
$670
Typical pay
$53,289 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,014
Price index
105.0 (state)

Parsons

West Virginia

Typical rent
$650
Typical pay
$40,547 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$944
Price index
89.5 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.